Auto Advice For Calgary Consumers
Why Calgary Car and Truck Owners Should Check Tire Pressure Regularly
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(Posted on May 15, 2021 at 12:01AM by Josh Lew)
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Tire pressure is vital for the safety and performance of your vehicle - ensuring that acceleration is controlled, deceleration is immediate, and stability is maintained on sharp corners. You can find the recommended readings for your truck in pounds per square inch (PSI) in your owner’s manual. Typically, these are on the inside of the driver’s door or on stickers in your glove compartment; and they help you understand the precise ratios you should follow to achieve a smooth ride.  Furthermore, RAM trucks are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), which will alert you if the PSI is too high or low.Â
Here is why proper inflation is vital.
Better Performance
Maintaining your tires at the correct pressure improves their performance and makes them last longer. Under-inflated wheels can decrease power and make control more difficult.
Increased Safety
Improperly inflated tires may provide inadequate or uneven grip, making both brakes and steering dangerously slow to respond.
Better Fuel Economy
Maintaining optimal pressure is one of the easiest ways to improve fuel economy. An under or over-inflated tire has greater rolling resistance, which can reduce your efficiency by up to 5%.
For an inspection of your current tires or information about a new set contact our Calgary service centre today. Don't hesitate to schedule a test-drive in one of our available RAM trucks as well.
